OUR MISSION
Accredited Jewelry Appraisers mission is to combine old world service with state of of the art technology providing unbiased, comprehensive diamond jewelry and gemstone appraisal reports for insurance purposes and estate settlement. JEWELRY APPRAISALS.

There are many reasons for having your jewelry appraised. The most common reason is for the purpose of insurance replacement, the key word being replacement. It is a common misconception that an insurance company will simply cut you a cheque based solely on the appraised value of a lost, stolen, or damaged jewelry item. That is not how a replacement policy works. In the event of a loss, the policy holder is entitled to replacement (there’s that word again) in like, kind and quality. In order to be compensated adequately, the detailed description provided in the appraisal report becomes paramount! Of course, the value needs to be supported by the description as well and must also reflect the current retail market. If an item is evaluated too high, that means overpaying on insurance premiums. If it is undervalued, also referred to upside down, then the money received based on the appraised value will not cover the cost of replacement.read more →

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I found Accredited Jewelry Appraisers on google and scheduled a consultation based on the reviews. My experience was better than I could have hoped for. Jeff was very friendly and helpful, comfortable to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable and professional to work with. He explained the process and what I needed to know about jewelry, the market, appraisals, and his work in a simple and understandable way. His interest in his work was evident, and he was timely and effecient in providing me with an appraisal for my item. He explained his findings very thoroughly, and provided me with more than ample paperwork and photographs to suit my needs. I highly recommend their services.

Jeff and Sharon were amazing to work with! I brought in a case full of inherited jewelry and Sharon spent more than an hour with me going through each item and deciding what was real vs costume. She was so friendly as we talked about the items, I immediately felt at ease. She thoroughly researched the items I left to be appraised and I received a detailed report and a final value well above what I was expecting! I would highly recommend Jeff and Sharon to anyone needing an appraisal!

First of all let me say that the diamond market is a racket and buying an engagement ring is scary. I still feel like I know nothing about diamonds even after doing 6 months of research and spending an ungodly amount of money on a polished rock that came out of the ground that would be worth nothing if it didn't sparkle (babe, if you are reading this, just kidding, would spend all my money on you). Honestly, buying a diamond is like learning how to sail in a wild unforgiving sea, on a wounded ship, with hurricane storm clouds bearing down on you. If you have to buy a diamond, I weep for your poor soul. However... If there was a beacon of light in this stormy sea, it would be Jeff and Sharon at AJA. I can't say enough about how welcoming and wonderful these people are. They metaphorically brought us in from the storm, sat us down, and explained everything we needed to know about diamonds, appraisals, and jewelry insurance. I must stress that if you are looking for someone to appraise your jewelry, you must go here. Period. Full stop. In addition to them just being lovely, there are two reasons why you should think about using their services. 1) They are independent appraisers. They are not a jewelry shop. They do not buy and sell jewelry. They do not have an ulterior motive for giving you a high or low appraisal; they just give you an accurate appraisal. 2) They are extremely thorough in their appraisals. They provided a nine page appraisal covering not only the jewelery being appraised in extreme detail but also their credentials, the scope of the appraisal and the procedures and equipment used during the appraisal. The sellers of my ring provided a two line appraisal comprising of the assessed value, and the appraisers name... If we were to lose the ring, which appraisal do you think would allow an insurance company to save a few bucks by giving me a lesser quality ring and which appraisal would make them provide me a fair replacement? Anyway, if you find yourself on that stormy sea and you are in need a life preserver, reach out to Jeff and Sharon. Oh, also free parking.